Hardship Grants

Last updated August 25, 2026

There are currently 1,164 active hardship grants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily.

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
Foundation	Family Fund	Central Electric Cooperative Inc	Rolling	Up to $700
Foundation	Detroit Small Business Stabilization Fund (DSBSF)	Wayne State University Research And	Rolling	Up to $5K
Foundation	Rapid Response Grant Program	Community Foundation of Madison And	Rolling	$76K
Foundation	Rental Assistance Fund (NYC)	The Okra Project	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Elsie and Pansy Allen Memorial Fund	Davie Community Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Stronger Together Fund	Coalition of Asian American Leaders	Rolling	Up to $10K
Foundation	Quality of Life (QOL) Grants	Jack Trottier Foundation Inc	Rolling	Up to $8K
Foundation	Hunter Brown Emergency Assistance Fund Grant	Entertainment Community Fund	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties Scholarships Grant	YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Immediate-Need Investments	The New Commonwealth Racial Equity And	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Continuing Education Scholarships	Blue Ridge Community College	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Patient Assistance Fund	Have a Heart Save a Heart	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	NMCF: Vecino - Neighbor Helping Neighbor Fund Grant	New Mexico Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Pastors Assistance Fund	Lutheran Social Services Foundation Of	Rolling	$500 – $1K
Foundation	Pat Gainey Student Award	North Carolina High School Athletic	Rolling	$5K
Foundation	Individual Grants for Speech Therapy, Therapeutic Summer Camps, or Assistive Devices	Small Steps in Speech	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Collective Abundance Fund	Ndn Collective Inc	Rolling	$25K – $50K
Foundation	Disaster Recovery Fund Grant	Cooperative Development Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Family Services Program - Rental Assistance (Home-ARP)	Crawford-Sebastian Community	Rolling	Up to $2K
Foundation	Employee Crisis Assistance Program	Sanford Health Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Jordan Wilcox Pediatric Cancer Fund Grant	Community Foundation for the Twin Tiers	Rolling	$400
Foundation	COVID-19 Relief Fund	Old Greenwood Community Foundation	Rolling	$100K – $250K
Foundation	COVID-19 Relief Grants for Small Businesses and Nonprofits	Arizona Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Physicians Aid Association Grant	Physicians Aid Association	Rolling	Varies

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About hardship grants

Hardship and emergency grants provide immediate financial relief during crises — job loss, medical emergencies, natural disasters, and other unexpected setbacks. Government programs, community foundations, and organizations like the Salvation Army and Modest Needs offer grants to help individuals and families stabilize during difficult times.

Frequently Asked Questions

How quickly can I get emergency grant funding?

Emergency assistance timelines vary. Government programs like TANF and LIHEAP may take 1-4 weeks. Organizations like the Salvation Army and Catholic Charities can sometimes provide same-week help. Modest Needs processes applications within 2-4 weeks. Employer emergency funds and GoFundMe-style platforms can be faster. Always apply to multiple sources simultaneously.

What types of emergencies qualify for hardship grants?

Common qualifying situations include job loss, medical emergencies, domestic violence, natural disasters, house fires, sudden disability, and death of a family breadwinner. Each program defines eligibility differently. FEMA covers declared disasters, while organizations like Modest Needs help with temporary financial crises that could become permanent without intervention.

Where should I start looking for emergency assistance?

Contact 211 (call or text) for your local area's emergency assistance programs. Your state's Department of Social Services handles TANF and emergency aid. Local community action agencies coordinate multiple assistance programs. Churches, Salvation Army, Catholic Charities, and St. Vincent de Paul societies offer direct emergency help.

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